WIM 2019 Abstract - DUE DATE IS December 1, 2019!

We are looking for abstracts for the following: 

Plenary Sessions:  Plenary Sessions are from 45 to 60 minutes in length and will be the only presentation offered during that time period. Preference will be given to proposals that relate to medical topics. Panel presentations are also possible as plenary sessions. 

Workshops: There will be multiple workshops scheduled concurrently. These will be 40 to 45 minutes in length. Presentations may focus on any topic of interest to lesbian physicians or their partners.

Longitudinal Workshops: We are seeking leaders for traditional small group sessions. These sessions tend to be 30 to 45 minutes in length and will be offered several times during the conference to maintain continuity of discussion. Leaders are not required to be trained facilitators and newcomers are welcome. 

Topics of Interest:  Opioid dependency and management; Pain management in pediatrics; Aging, neurologic evaluations and care; EMR and time management; Nutrition, food additives, diet management for food intolerances; Cultural humility, diversity, inclusion, and equity in medicine; Over-prescribing of drugs like antibiotics; Surviving an independent practice in today’s environment of consolidation; Dermatology; Mental health services; Burnout; Women’s health, menopause, updates on women’s illnesses and therapies, IVF; General medical issues-pneumonia, sepsis, migraines, high blood pressure, cardio, etc.; Exploring and addressing social determinants of health and health disparities; Care of sexual and gender minority patients in acute-care settings; Medical and legal perspectives on reproduction for queer families

Attention all Medical Students/Residents and Fellows:

•  Do you have something that you would like to present at WIM?
•  Do you have preliminary data on a project and want to know how to go forward? 
•  Do you have completed research that you would like to have critiqued?
•  Do you have what you think is a good idea for a research project but lack support for it? 

WE HAVE SOLUTIONS FOR YOU:  Rather than having you stand in front of a white board with a poster, we are holding a special session dedicated to these presentations. You will each have no more than 10 minutes to present your material (no more than 5 PowerPoint slides-one of which should include a question you have about your project that you hope will generate productive feedback from the audience). You will present your research findings (preliminary, early results, or even preliminary planning for your project is acceptable) during a plenary session. If selected, presenters will be provided with formal letters to their training programs to help secure time and funding for the conference.